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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 387.33 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 387.33 and 149.82 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 387.33 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/387.33 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 387.33 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 58,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029.78/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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